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IndiGo receives its first A321 Freighter aircraft for cargo service

Today, IndiGo, the largest airline in India, took delivery of its first freighter aircraft as part of an effort to launch a dedicated cargo service.

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Today, IndiGo, the largest airline in India, took delivery of its first freighter aircraft as part of an effort to launch a dedicated cargo service.

The airline recently took delivery of an Airbus A321 freighter that had been completely modified in Singapore from a passenger plane to a freighter configuration. According to IndiGo, the aircraft will be used for both local and international operations, carrying goods like valuables, emergency shipments, perishables, general cargo, documents, and couriers.

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The A321 freighter will have 24 places for containers and be able to carry up to 27 tonnes of payload. Through a program run by ST Engineering and Airbus through their joint venture, these are being transformed.

India has had a tremendous increase in its dedicated freighter fleet during the past few years, reaching a total of 28 aircraft. Given that cargo operations, which have fared better than passenger segments during the Covid epidemic, are expected to grow, Indian airlines are aiming to add more dedicated cargo aircraft.

According to data from the Airports Authority of India, during 2021–22 (Apr–Mar), 3.14 million tonnes of freight was handled by all operating airports in India. During the same period, 85.1 million passengers flew by air.

As well-known airlines like IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Bluedart strive to add more freight-carrying aircraft, the number of specialized freighter aircraft in India is expected to rise.

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Air India Express Aircraft Engine Part Falls Outside Delhi Airport; DGCA Orders Probe

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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an inquiry following reports that metal fragments were discovered at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after an Air India Express flight made an emergency landing on Monday evening.

The emergency landing was prompted by a detected engine fault, but fortunately, the landing was executed safely without any injuries to the passengers.

The situation began when crew members of the Air India Express flight reported an engine issue, leading to the emergency landing. The DGCA has confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway and has directed that the aircraft undergo a comprehensive safety inspection.

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The discovery of metal debris outside the airport has raised concerns, prompting the DGCA to probe whether these fragments are linked to the aircraft involved in the emergency landing. Authorities are particularly focused on whether the metal pieces, which were found near the airport, originated from the same Air India Express flight that experienced engine trouble.

While preliminary assessments suggest that the debris could be a broken blade from an aircraft engine, the exact source remains unconfirmed. The airline has yet to verify if the metal fragments are from their aircraft.

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The Delhi Police, working in conjunction with the DGCA, have initiated their own investigation to determine the origin of the metal pieces. A technical team is set to analyze whether the fragments are associated with the aircraft in question. As the investigation continues, a case has been filed with the airport authority to address the matter.